Our advice on flooding
Any time there is a significant risk of flooding we work in partnership with the Environment Agency to ensure that watercourses in the borough are kept clear. Should there be any major instances of flooding, we will work with the county council, the fire and rescue service and the Environment Agency to ensure that residents are evacuated to places of safety.
Preparing for and what to do during a flood
We recommend you read and print out Gloucestershire County Counci's flood guide. This contains useful information about preparing for flooding, and also what to do during a flood. Further information is available on their website.
Gloucestershire Prepared have created the 'are you ready' booklet. This contains advice to help you prepare for and respond to an emergency.
GOV.UK also gives some useful information on preparing for a flood and how to get help.
To check if your property is at risk of flooding or to register for the free Floodline Warnings Direct service, please call Floodline on:
- Telephone: 0345 988 1188
- Type talk: 0345 602 6340 (for the hard of hearing)
Or visit the GOV.UK flood information service.
Get the latest information
- Tune into BBC Radio Gloucestershire (104.7, 95.0, 95.8FM, 1413AM) for advice. BBC local radio has a special role to provide information in emergencies
- Follow @GlosCC on Twitter and look out for updates
- View the Environment Agency's live map of flood warnings
- Visit the Met Office weather warnings page
Sandbags
Unfortunately, we cannot supply sandbags to protect all properties, so we would encourage property owners to develop plans to protect their property in the event of flooding.
We support the Environment Agency's 'self help' policy with regard to flood protection. Visit the Environment Agency's website for advice on how to prepare your property for flooding.
We have a small stock of sandbags which will be used strategically if flooding affects Cheltenham.
How to sandbag your property video by the Gloucestershire Local Resilience Forum (LRF) gives useful advice on how to protect your home or business from flooding using sandbags.
Travel
With any kind of intense weather, travelling can be a challenge. Please plan carefully and drive with caution. Ask yourself if your journey is essential or could it be rearranged for when conditions improve. Follow @GlosRoads on Twitter for information on road conditions.
You can report report any tree debris or flooding on the roads online or by calling 08000 514 514.
If you come across anything like a fallen telephone cable or power line across a road, please do not attempt to cross it. Keep a safe distance and notify the police by calling 999. Downed power lines can also be reported to National Grid on 0800 465 1212.
Flood wardens
Cheltenham has a network of volunteer flood wardens who keep an eye on known flooding hotspots, river levels, ditches and culverts, and report any concerns.
Report flooding
Find out who does what and how to report flooding.